How to pronounce uncounted
Say it like uhn-KOWN-tid. Uncounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- uhn
- KOWN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncounted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uncounted
American and British speakers say uncounted in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈkaʊntɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈkaʊntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-KOWN-tid.
What does uncounted mean?
- Not counted.“This pile was counted yesterday. Those piles over there are still uncounted.”
- Very numerous.“Perhaps somewhere among the uncounted stars in the sky there might be lurking a distant planet eerily similar to our own.”
- simple past and past participle of uncount
Where does uncounted come from?
From Middle English uncountit; equivalent to un- + counted.
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Words that rhyme with uncounted
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Questions about saying uncounted
How do you pronounce uncounted?
Say uhn-KOWN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkaʊntɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈkaʊntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncounted?
Uncounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: uhn · KOWN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say uncounted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈkaʊntɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈkaʊntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.